To be fair, Martina now is better than Martina two months ago. Still not the best but definitely not the end of the world, plus Baines canít be too far off surely?

Maybe Allerdyce is thinking about giving Garbutt a go?

Yeah we've just seen Martina, torn apart by Spurs. Easy to be overtly worried. Yes to Garbutt has to be worth a try? Although we have to sell to make room in the squad? Do we have the maximum allowed over 21year olds? When is Baines due back?

Yeah we've just seen Martina, torn apart by Spurs. Easy to be overtly worried. Yes to Garbutt has to be worth a try? Although we have to sell to make room in the squad? Do we have the maximum allowed over 21year olds? When is Baines due back?

Ideally the next LB that we buy should be as close to top class as possible.

Thatíll narrow the numbers down even before you get to availability and affordability etc.

True. Baines is an adequate left back for the short term when fit. If we're going to bring someone in they need to be a top drawer long term replacement. Although as you say, they're not usually available in January, although you'd hope we've got a shortlist to be working on so we're ready to go in the summer.

I agree but, most of the damage was done by attacking Martina. Obviously Spurs had identified left back as a serious weakness. He's playing out of position, doing his best. He's just not good enough, to play there against, players like Spurs have. I doubt Baines would of had a good game either, but not as bad.

Walsh is the laziest overpaid fucking excuse for a scout anybody ever saw ...talk about others being frauds this guy does fuck all for his huge pay. ....I rekon he would have problems finding his own arse with both hands .